TaylorMade has launched Hi-Toe 5, the next generation of its Hi-Toe wedge line.
Joining MG5, Hi-Toe 5 wedges (RRP £179) are built on a fully forged platform paired with full-face saw-milled grooves and a family of five sole grinds engineered to cover the full spectrum of swing types, turf conditions, and short game demands.
“Hi-Toe has always been designed to be different. The expanded toe, the full-face grooves, the willingness to look different in the bag… Those are the unique features that drew players to this wedge line in the first place. The carbon steel construction delivers a softer, more responsive feel at impact, and the precision tolerances of a forged head produce the kind of consistent feedback that allows golfers to dial in distance and trajectory shot after shot. Pair that with a broad selection of grinds to fit all different swing types and playing conditions, and there’s a configuration in this lineup to help everyone play with more confidence around the green,” said Matt Bovee, senior director of product creation, irons & wedges at TaylorMade.
As well as carbon steel forging, the lineup features full-face groove patterns – with the saw-milled grooves extending from heel to toe across the clubface, engaging the upper portions of the extended toe. The saw-milling process allows engineers to manufacture grooves with steeper sidewalls and sharper internal radii than conventional milled grooves for increased friction at impact and more spin.
To deliver spin consistently, Hi-Toe 5 wedges feature a RAW face finish and the proprietary Spin Tread Technology.
The RAW face is engineered to increase spin in both dry and wet conditions. To help retain more spin in wet conditions, Spin Tread Technology – a system of laser-etched micro-channels integrated into the face – redirects moisture away from the contact point at impact, operating on the same principle as an automotive tire tread displacing water on a wet road. The combined effect is consistent ball-to-face friction, and increased spin and control.
Hi-Toe 5 is offered in five sole grind configurations, each engineered for a distinct combination of swing type, turf condition, and playing style. Four configurations are available in the standard line – ATS, ATV, ATX, and ATW – along with the ATC grind as a custom option.
ATS is TaylorMade’s most popular grind, and it is engineered to fit a wide variety of swing types and playing styles. The four-way cambered sole is designed to deliver versatility on shots played from both open and closed face positions.
ATV combines a concave sole shape with asymmetric bounce (mid-to-high in the square position and lower in the open position) and a bevelled leading edge that minimises turf interaction prior to ball contact.
ATX is a mid-high bounce design built on three independent sole ledges working in sequence. The leading edge provides forgiveness for steeper attack angles, the centre ledge stabilises through impact, and a narrowed trailing edge facilitates a quick exit from the turf.
ATW is the widest, highest-effective-bounce sole in the family. It is engineered for maximum forgiveness, especially in soft conditions and out of bunkers, particularly for players that like to play with a square face and are looking for the most error-tolerant configuration in the lineup.
ATC is a low-bounce configuration featuring a reverse-C trailing edge and a narrower overall sole width. The design improves stability and contact quality on tight lies, particularly for players with shallow angles of attack. A narrow leading edge supports clean ball contact on firm turf.
Hi-Toe 5 wedges in the standard line come in an Aged Copper finish, with Satin Chrome available as a custom option. Alongside the standard Hi-Toe 5 family, TaylorMade has introduced MyHi-Toe 5 – a fully personalisable wedge configurator available exclusively through taylormadegolf.co.uk – where golfers can choose between four finishes – Aged Copper, Charcoal Black, Satin Chrome, and Tour Raw. Other custom options include freestyle initials (up to two characters), two-line custom text (up to 11 characters per line), dancing text-and-logo combinations (up to 14 characters), and freestyle logo selection from a library of more than 50 options. Players can also select paint fill colours, and choose from five two-tone ferrule options.
